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55 CYR

1961 Aston Martin DB4

Grey Petrol 3670cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,285 mi
Last recorded31,285 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Aston Martin DB431,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 CYR
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB4
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,670cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 31,285 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar bush resting on coil spring but not affecting operation, or steering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone 'A' not in excess of fail criteria (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 29,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,427 miles

anti roll bar drop link fouling on coil spring on N/S/F

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 31 May 2016 28,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 25,952 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 25,951 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2013 24,907 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 24,904 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,368 miles

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,389 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,044 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,712 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 17,212 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB4?

Based on 3,026 MOT tests across 387 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
354
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
387
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 45
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Stop lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18
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55 CYR is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 in Grey with a 3,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1961 Aston Martin DB4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 CYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB4 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 65 years old, this Aston Martin DB4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 55 CYR registered?

55 CYR is a 1961 Aston Martin DB4, first registered on 1 December 1961.

Is 55 CYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 CYR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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